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8 Dividend Achievers Strike Back

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It was only a few months ago that many experts declared dividend investing dead, after almost all financial companies in the US cut or eliminated their distributions to shareholders. In recent months there has been a slow but steady trend of many companies showing their confidence in the economic rebound by raising distributions.

11 Dividend Stocks Giving You More To Spend | Dividends Value

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You can’t spend earnings! At first glance, this may seem like an odd statement. However, it is an important axiom for all types of investors. Through fraud and manipulation financial statements can be made to look quite impressive, but the cash that arrives in your brokerage account is real.

Best International Dividend Stocks

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By purchasing international stocks one essentially receives income in a different currency, which is a decent hedge against a possible devaluation of the US dollar. Another benefit of shopping for quality dividend stocks abroad is the huge potential for economic growth and development that both established and emerging economies posses.

The Ultimate DRIP-folio

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The Ultimate DRIP-folio; an interactive exercise for investors to help develop a diversified portfolio of stocks that have eligible DRIPs. This portfolio should be the standard among all investors interested in constructing a portfolio that takes advantage of DRIPs and compounding returns over the long-term.

Best Stocks For 2009

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I always enjoy this time of year. The Christmas music, decorations, family gatherings, holiday plays and stock picks. Stock picks? Yes, 'tis the season for stock predictions! Here are some excerpts and picks from several of the experts:

Dividends Keep Getting Raised despite bleak economic picture

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Last week marked yet another rollercoaster performance in the stock market, as major indices clocked in yet another weekly loss. Markets rebounded from their lows on Monday as they were reassured by General Electric (GE) that it will maintain its dividend payment in 2009, which boosted the stock by over $2 in one day.

Attractively Valued International dividend stocks

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Ever since the broad market indexes entered into bear market territory and the dollar stopped falling against most of the major currencies, I have been checking the international dividend achievers list for bargains. I came up with the following dividend stocks list, using the followoing screen criteria: